Dear Drummers and Dancers,

We're continuing the new format for the Drum Circle Newsletter - sending
out three separate issues - one for Miami-Dade County, one for Broward
County, and one for Palm Beach (and Martin) Counties. The feedback we
got was 10 to 1 in favor of the new format! Enjoy...

Michael


SPECIAL ITEMS OF NOTE THIS WEEK IN PALM BEACH COUNTY:

TONIGHT - FRIDAY, JANUARY 19TH
SUNSPORT GARDENS' 3RD ANNIVERSARY BONFIRE DRUM CIRCLE
Loxahatchee, 8pm, free
See details below

TOMORROW - SATURDAY, JANUARY 20TH
BONFIRE DRUM CIRCLE & PARTY
PremShakti and Michael Dean Goodman, Haverhill (West Palm Beach),
7:30pm, free
See details below


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SOUTHEAST FLORIDA DRUM/DANCE CIRCLE NEWSLETTER
PALM BEACH COUNTY EDITION
Friday, 19 January 2007

Offered to you by the Southeast Florida Drum Circle Community
Michael Dean Goodman, Coordinator, 561-350-3930
SoutheastFloridaDrumCircleCommunity-owner@yahoogroups.com

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1. FIRST SECTION BELOW: DRUMMING/DANCING CIRCLES - ONE TIME EVENTS

2. SECOND SECTION BELOW: DRUMMING/DANCING CIRCLES - REPEATING EVENTS

3. THIRD SECTION BELOW: OTHER DRUMMING-RELATED EVENTS COMING UP SOON


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1. DRUMMING/DANCING CIRCLES - ONE TIME ONLY
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*** SATURDAY, JANUARY 20TH ***

Bonfire Drum Circle and Party, 7:30pm till midnight, free
Hosted by Michael Dean Goodman and PremShakti

The inaugural bonfire drum circle at our property on New Year's Eve
was so successful (70+ people) that people have been asking us to do
it again!

INCLUDES:

* Drumming and radiant dancers of all persuasions outside around
the fire (maybe even some fire-spinning and/or fire-swallowing)
[Drummers - bring stools or chairs if you have them.]

* Partner or free-style dancing on the wood dance floor (and perhaps
a few free dance lessons)

* Good conversation/satsang in the living room

* Delicious desserts and snacks

* Maybe a sing-along at the piano and/or some kirtan later in the
evening.

* Other instruments, voices, and performers welcome!

HELD AT: Our home, 4855 Belvedere Rd., Haverhill (West Palm Beach) FL
(1 mile south of Okeechobee, 1 mile north of Southern Blvd., between
Military Tr. and Haverhill Rd., just west of the Palm Beach Airport,
7 minutes west of I-95, 7 minutes east of the Florida Turnpike. Ac-
curate directions below.)

RAIN: In case of rain (or very cold weather) the drum circle will be
held inside the house.

FOOD: It's a dessert/snack/beverage potluck - please bring something
to share on the community table if you intend to partake.

INFO: Michael, 561-350-3930C, tantra@...
PremShakti, 561-351-3680C, 561-615-8603H

DIRECTIONS:

FROM I-95
1. From I-95 northbound: exit at Belvedere Rd. (Palm Beach airport exit)
Avoid taking the airport option - stay left to Belvedere Rd.
At the end of the exit (stoplight), turn left onto Belvedere Rd. west
2. From I-95 southbound: exit at Belvedere Rd.
At the end of the exit (stoplight), turn right onto Belvedere Rd. west
3. Pass the airport on your left, go around the curve, pass the stop-
light at Military Trail
4. After Military Tr. pass one street on the right, then turn right into
the 2nd street (Park Ln.); it's about 0.3 miles past Military Tr.,
and 1 block before the stoplight at Haverhill Rd.
5. The house is on the NE corner of Belvedere and Park Ln.
Please park along the east (right) side of Park Ln. - NOT blocking
any neighbor's driveway

FROM THE FLORIDA TURNPIKE NORTHBOUND
1. Exit at Southern Blvd.
2. After the toll plaza, turn left onto Southern Blvd. eastbound
3. Exit (on the right) onto Jog. Rd.
4. At the end of the exit (stoplight), turn left onto Jog Rd. northbound
5. Go 1 mile and turn right onto Belvedere Rd. eastbound (stoplight)
6. Go 1.8 miles and pass Haverhill Rd. (stoplight)
7. At the first opportunity, about 1 block past Haverhill, make a u-turn
to go west on Belvedere Rd.
8. Immediately turn right (north) onto Park Ln. (a side street)
9. The house is on the NE corner of Belvedere and Park Ln.
Please park along the east (right) side of Park Ln. - NOT blocking
any neighbor's driveway

FROM THE FLORIDA TURNPIKE SOUTHBOUND
1. Exit at Okeechobee Blvd.
2. After the toll plaza, turn left onto Okeechobee Blvd. eastbound
3. Go 1 mile and turn right onto Haverhill Rd. southbound (stoplight)
4. Go 1 mile and turn left onto Belvedere Rd. eastbound (stoplight)
5. At the first opportunity, about 1 block after turning off Haverhill,
make a u-turn to go west on Belvedere Rd.
6. Immediately turn right (north) onto Park Ln. (a side street)
7. The house is on the NE corner of Belvedere and Park Ln.
Please park along the east (right) side of Park Ln. - NOT blocking
any neighbor's driveway


We look forward to celebrating with you! Please join us.

PremShakti and Michael


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2. DRUMMING/DANCING CIRCLES - REPEATING EVENTS (ALPHABETICALLY)
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*** WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10TH, 17TH, 24TH, 31ST *** TEMPORARILY CANCELED

Delray Beach Drum Circle

WAS: Every Wednesday, Old School Square, Delray Beach FL
BUT TEMPORARILY CANCELED AS WE SEARCH FOR A NEW LOCATION

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*** WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10TH ***

Four Medicine Community Drumming Circle

2nd Wednesday of the month; circle starts at 7pm, ceremony begins
promptly at 7:30pm (please arrive before this); free (but donations
welcome)

Held at: Four Medicine Retreat Center, 13955 188th Pl., North Jupiter
FL 33478

Facilitated by Linda White and Robin Standlee. A sacred event of re-
newal, from the Native American tradition, where you can experience a
reconnection to your body and Spirit through drumming and chanting.
Drums and rattles are provided for those who can't bring their own.

Info: Robin Standlee 561-389-8954, info@...; Linda White,
lkwdrum@...; Four Medicine 561-722-6608,
http://www.fourmedicine.com, info@...

Directions:
1. Take I-95 or the Florida Turnpike north
2. Exit Indiantown Rd. west (SR 706)
3. Go west about 5.5 miles west; the 4-lane road narrows to 2 lanes
4. Then go further west about 1 mile
5. Turn right (north) at the 2nd street (137th Trail North)
6. Go about 1 mile north till 137th Trail ends, and turn left (onto
188th Pl.?)
7. After about 300 ft. (1/2 city block) you'll see a sign on the right
"Four Medicine Retreat Center" (it's also the 2nd house on the right),
and the address says "13955", turn into the driveway
8. Park in front of this large log house; follow the lantern-lighted
walking path.

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*** WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3RD ***

Full Moon Drum Circle - Lake Worth

Monthly on the full moon, 8pm-midnight, free (except for parking meters)
WE HAD 50+ PEOPLE AT THE LAST ONE - INCLUDING FIRE-DANCERS!

Held at: On the beach, Lake Ave. at A1A, 1st lifeguard station north of
the Ocean Pier, Lake Worth FL

The beach closes at midnight. Remember, it can be chilly on the beach
during the cooler months - dress accordingly. If it rains, or gets too
windy, we drum/dance under the big shelter in the park, just across the
parking lot from the beach.

Directions:

* From I-95:
- Southbound
1. Exit 10th Ave. North - eastbound
2. Turn right (south) on Dixie Hwy (US1) or Federal Hwy.
3. Turn left (east) on Lake Ave.
See 4-9 below
- Northbound
1. Exit 6th Ave. South - eastbound
2. Turn left (north) on Dixie Hwy (US1) or Federal Hwy.
3. Turn right (east) on Lake Ave.
See 4-9 below

* From the Florida Turnpike:
1. Exit Lake Worth Rd. east
2. Eventually it turns into Lake Ave.
3. See 4-9 below

* In every case:
4. Cross the Intercoastal Waterway going east
5. Cross A1A
6. Enter the park and bear right (the road makes a large circle)
7. Go all the way around the back, and just past the pier
8. Park by the 1st lifeguard station just north of the pier
9. Parking costs $1/hr. till midnight - pay at the central meter
and put the receipt on your dashboard

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Jupiter Beach Drum Circle

Occasional Saturday nights, Juno Beach FL, 8pm-2am

Info: Joe and Jay (Rhythm Genius), JupiterDrummer@...

Directions:
1. From I-95
2. Take the Donald Ross Rd. exit (#83) east
3. Turn left (north) on A1A
4. Go 1 mile north of the Juno Beach fishing pier (or 2 miles south
of Indiantown Rd.) - at boardwalk #11 (numbers are on the shower
poles)
5. Look for tiki torches on the beach to your right.

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*** SUNDAY, JANUARY 7TH, 14TH, 21ST, 28TH ***

Stuart Drum Circle (MARTIN COUNTY)

Every Sunday, starts 2 hours before sunset and lasts 3-4 hrs. (adver-
tised to start at 5pm in April 2006, 6pm in July 2006, perhaps 4 or
4:30pm? in January)

Held at: Shepard Park (overlooking the St. Lucie River), Stuart FL

Info: Judah Williams <drumcircledrum@...>, 772-979-3410;
Tim Brown <Timsdrums@...>, 772-220-1462;
http://www.stuartdrum2.hypermart.net/, http.www.drum-circle.org.
They do NOT maintain an e-mail announcement list.

Directions:
* Northbound
1. Take I-95 north
2. Exit #101 (FL 76 north)
3. Turn left (north/west) on Federal Hwy. (US1)
4. Turn left (west) on West Ocean Blvd. and continue into the park

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*** FRIDAY, JANUARY 5TH, 12TH, 19TH, 26TH ***

Sunsport Gardens Bonfire Drum Circle

ACCORDING TO AN E-MAIL THIS WEEK FROM JUDAH:
"FRIDAY, JANUARY 19TH, IS THE THIRD ANNIVERSARY OF THE SUNSPORT CIRCLE
SPECIAL START TIME OF 8PM (INSTEAD OF THE USUAL 9PM)
AFTER THE DRUM CIRCLE, THERE WILL BE A PARTY (POOL, HOTTUB, SAUNA)
LASTING FROM 12 MIDNIGHT TILL 2AM
BRING YOUR OWN BOTTLE OF CHEERS"
PERFORMANCES BY BELLY DANCERS AND FIRE TWIRLERS (PRINCESS MARIA AND
THE ROYAL LADIES)
ALSO THE PRESENCE OF "RHYTHM MAKERS AND DRUM SHAKERS" JUDAD, SIMBA,
AND THE JAY
BRING TOWELS, TENTS, SLEEP-OVER ACCOMODATIONS, OR INQUIRE ABOUT
SUNSPORT'S CABIN RENTALS FOR THE EVENINGS.
CONTACT JUDAH:
(INQUIRE ABOUT CARPOOLING FROM THE STUART AREA)"


Back to the regular Sunsport Gardens listing:

Every Friday, 9pm to midnight, free

Held at: Sunsport Gardens, 14125 North Road, Loxahatchee FL

Note: Sunsport is a clothing-optional community, a family naturist re-
sort founded in 1965. Nudity is completely optional; most drummers/
dancers remain clothed, but some nudity will be present; the atmosphere
is very respectful.

Weather permitting, drumming occurs around a big bonfire. In rainy
weather, they drum inside a building next to the pool.

After the drum circle, you may use the pool, hottub, or sauna - please
bring a towel.

Info: 800-551-7217, 561-793-0423, frontdesk@...,
http://www.sunsportgardens.com/

Directions:

* From the south and east:
1. Take the Florida Turnpike or I-95 north
2. Exit Okeechobee Blvd. west (Turnpike exit #99; I-95 exit #70)
3. Go west 8.5 miles beyond the Turnpike
4. Drive through the town of Royal Palm Beach; then the road narrows
to two lanes and you're out in the countryside
5. Pass the fire station and E Road - then turn right (north) on D
Road (gravel)
6. Go 1.9 miles till D Rd. ends at a 'T' stop sign (North Rd.)
7. Turn right onto North Rd.
8. Make the first left turn (after 0.3 miles) into Sunsport Gardens
9. Follow instructions a-d below

* From the North:
1. Take I-95 south
2. Exit at Northlake Blvd. west
3. Go west 8.5 miles
4. Turn left at a traffic light onto Coconut Blvd.
5. Go 5 miles till the road ends at a 'T' (40th St.)
6. Turn right onto 40th St.
7. Go 1.5 miles
8. Jog left at 140th Ave. (look for the sign)
9. After a short distance, turn right into Sunsport Gardens
10. Follow instructions a-d below

* From the West:
1. Take SR 80 east
2. Turn left (north) at the traffic light at Seminole Pratt Whitney.
3. Go 1.5 miles
4. Turn right (east) on Okeechobee Blvd.
5. Turn left (north) on D Road (gravel)
6. Go 1.9 miles till D Rd. ends at a 'T' stop sign (North Rd.)
7. Turn right onto North Rd.
8. Make the first left turn (after 0.3 miles) into Sunsport Gardens
9. Follow instructions a-d below

* In all cases:
a. Pass through the security gate and continue down the entry road
b. Bear right at the 1st opportunity, pass the security shack on your
left, and bear right around the island
c. After the island, at the stop sign, turn right.
d. Go about 1/4 mile - the fire pit area (drum circle) will be on
your left, next to the pond.

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--- SPECIAL DRUM CIRCLE - OF INTEREST TO ALL THREE COUNTIES ---

*** NEXT ONE WILL BE AROUND MARCH 22ND ***

Tequesta Drum Circle (around a huge bonfire!)

Every Solstice & Equinox - the Start of Each Season, 6pm till midnight

Held at: Hugh Taylor Birch State Park, 3109 E. Sunrise Blvd., Ft.
Lauderdale FL

* $5 entrance fee goes toward event costs (insurance, hiring the required
park rangers for the night, etc.) - any money remaining will be donated
to the citizen support organization Friends of Birch State Park, Inc.

* "People of all life-affirming spiritual and philosophical paths are in-
vited to come together under the beautiful canopy of the sky, in a
preserved 'native Florida coastal habitat' It's an opportunity to
align our thoughts and energies with our own core of being, with the
seasonal shifts on our planet (Earth), with the energy effects of our
star (the Sun), and with the powers of the universe that form all
things (which you may call God/Goddess, Spirit, Nature, laws of evo-
lution, etc.). The Tequesta (tuh-kes-tuh) Drum Circle is named after
one of the ancient tribes who inhabited lands around SE Florida prior
to European and Seminole arrival - and gives us an opportunity to re-
member that legacy. Ceremonial dress is welcomed, but not required."

* Includes: a roaring bonfire; a big (optional) potluck feast - bring a
dish or drink that would be enough for yourself; an Earth-centered ri-
tual to welcome in the season (at about 10:30pm) along with a collec-
tive altar where you may place objects to be charged through the inten-
tions of the evening. Performers are very welcome (fire-dancers, belly
dancers, etc.).

* Editor's note: This is one of the biggest and best drum circles in our
area. It only happens four times each year (at the changes of season -
the solstices and equinoxes), bringing together drummers and dancers
from four counties for one big unified celebration. Don't miss it!
You don't have to be a good dancer or drummer - everyone is lovingly wel-
come and appreciated. You can drum (or play any percussion gadget that
you have), dance, or just watch and socialize.

* Info: Moon Path Circle, Inc., http://moonpathcircle.org/index.htm,
SpelCastor <spelcastor@...>, Sophia
<sophialinus@...>, Mark 954-655-7182

* Directions:
1. Go east on Sunrise
2. Cross the Intercoastal bridge
3. Make the last left turn before A1A (turning into the park entrance)
4. Follow the circular drive about 2/3 of the way around to the "Primi-
tive Camp Area - Tequesta Bonfire Stone Circle"

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*** WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3RD ***

The Crystal Garden - Full Moon Drum Circle

Held as close to the full moon as possible while avoiding Sundays, 7-9pm
if it's a Friday or Saturday, 7:30-9:30pm other nights, $18 per person.

Held at: The Crystal Garden Book & Gift Store, 2610 N. Federal Hwy. (3
blocks north of Gateway Blvd.), Boynton Beach FL

Facilitated by Margaret Ann Lembo. Please call or e-mail to register
in advance so she can plan for what size group will be coming. Bring
your drum(s); or use the store's. "Experience sitting in circle in a
sacred way. Using sacred smudge blend to call in the directions, we
will clear away negative energy and thought forms. Drum away what ails
and annoys you. Drum in love, light, and well-being to replace it all!
To complete the evening, you will have an opportunity to experience a
meditative journey into yourself, known as shamanic journeying, where
you'll be guided into a deep state of consciousness to have an encount-
er with a guide, power animal, or to find an answer to your questions."
Special note: The room does get smoky from the smudge blend at the be-
ginning."

Info: 561-369-2836, info@...,
http://www.thecrystalgarden.com

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*** SATURDAY, JANUARY 13TH ***

Unity Drum and Dance Circle

2nd Saturday of each month, 7-10pm, $10 suggested donation

Held at: Unity of the Palm Beaches, Fellowship Hall, 1957 S. Flagler Dr.,
West Palm Beach FL
(1/2 mile south of Okeechobee Blvd. on the west side of Flagler Dr.)

Be a part of creating unity and peace, one heartbeat at a time.
Please bring your drums and dancing feet, positive vibrations, food,
non-alcoholic drinks.

"To make beautiful music together, all we have to do is bring to the
circle whatever rhythmical expertise we have to offer, along with the
excitement of sharing it with other people. The quality of the music
produced in an event like this is not based on the rhythmical expertise
of the players, but on the quality of their relationship with the other
people in the circle. The result is those magical musical moments
where one powerful voice is created out of the many. In those moments,
the players stop worrying about keeping time because time, as they know
it, has stopped. In it's place is a living breathing entity, express-
ing timeless joy, passion and release through the power of rhythm. That
is the beauty of a community drum circle." - Arthur Hull

Info: Greg Boster <bosterg@...>


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There are 48 opportunities to drum/dance each month in our SE Florida area!

There are at least 5 drum circles every week - plus 3 that occur every
other week, plus 10 that are monthly, plus 9 every month around the full
moon, plus special events!

TO SEE THEM ALL, VISIT OUR ONLINE CALENDAR OF DRUM/DANCE CIRCLES

http://www.groups.yahoo.com/group/SoutheastFloridaDrumCircleCommunity/calendar/

If you've never registered with YahooGroups, you'll need to in order to
use the calendar. Registering is free; it's quick (just a few pieces of
info to supply); you only have to do it once; you'll get NO spam by regis-
tering. In fact, nothing will change EXCEPT that you'll have full, easy
access to our drum circle website forever-after!

On our calendar, you can search by clicking on any day - you'll see all
the drumming/dancing circles anywhere in the whole Southeast Florida area
that are happening on that day! Click on any event - you'll see all the
details (location, time, driving directions, special considerations, con-
tact info, etc...)

Now there's no excuse not to go drumming/dancing and enjoy the bliss.


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www.groups.yahoo.com/group/SoutheastFloridaDrumCircleCommunity/files/

You'll find useful drumming and dancing resources -

a. DANCING - LESSONS & CLASSES
b. DANCING - PERFORMANCES
c. DANCING - RESOURCES & LINKS (for belly dancers)

d. DRUM CIRCLES - ETIQUETTE
e. DRUM CIRCLES - LISTED BY DAY OF THE WEEK (Dancers warmly welcome!)

f. DRUMMING - CARE OF YOUR DRUM
g. DRUMMING - HOW TO PLAY A DRUM
h. DRUMMING - INSPIRATIONAL
i. DRUMMING - LESSONS & CLASSES
j. DRUMMING - PERFORMANCES - REGULAR (WEEKLY)
k. DRUMMING - RESOURCES & LINKS


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